The unique Martha's Vineyard cottageswere developed between 1859 and 1864at what is now known as Oak Bluffs. By1880 there were over 500 of these simplecottages. The style featured tongue andgroove siding, double doors on both floors,two narrow side windows, and the littlepulpit balcony. The Romanesque stylehad rounded tops on doors and windows.The Gothic style featured pointed tops.